H codes

The title of the HCPCS âHâ code series is âAlcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Services.â My understanding is that if the "Hâ code description does not contain anything about drug/alcohol tx, then the code can be used for mental health services not related to drugs or alcohol.

What is your interpretation? Is there any specific reference that would answer this?

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